SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse–based accounting firm Dannible & McKee, LLP on Tuesday said it’s acquired a Capital Region firm in a deal that became official on Oct. 1. Patrick A. Arico, Jr., CPA, P.C., an accounting firm in Clifton Park in Saratoga County, is now part of Dannible & McKee. “This strategic move aligns with […]
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse–based accounting firm Dannible & McKee, LLP on Tuesday said it’s acquired a Capital Region firm in a deal that became official on Oct. 1.
Patrick A. Arico, Jr., CPA, P.C., an accounting firm in Clifton Park in Saratoga County, is now part of Dannible & McKee.
“This strategic move aligns with the firm’s growth plan to enhance its capacity to serve businesses throughout the Capitol Region with expanded services and expertise,” Dannible & McKee said in its Tuesday announcement.
The local firm didn’t include any financial details of the acquisition agreement in its announcement.
Patrick A. Arico, Jr., CPA, P.C. has been providing accounting, tax, and consulting services to businesses in the construction, service, and medical industries since 1985. The firm’s specialties range from reviews, compilations, and tax preparation and planning to consulting, bookkeeping, and accounting services.
With this acquisition, both Arico and Jennifer Sousie, a tax senior accountant, have joined Dannible & McKee’s office in Schenectady.
“We’re excited to join forces with Dannible & McKee, as it will undoubtedly be advantageous for both my team and myself,” Arico said in the Dannible announcement. “This partnership allows us to offer our clients an even broader range of services and resources while maintaining the personalized attention that has been the hallmark of our firm.”
Arico, who brings more than 45 years of experience in public practice to Dannible & McKee, will continue to practice as a tax partner with the firm.
“Our commitment to providing exceptional service to our clients is the driving force behind our growth strategy at Dannible & McKee,” Christopher Didio, managing partner at Dannible & McKee, said in the firm’s announcement. “The alignment of our values, client-centric approach and combined expertise of both firms creates tremendous opportunities for both our clients and our team members. We warmly welcome the staff, clients, and friends of Pat Arico’s firm to our organization.”
About Dannible & McKee
Established as a partnership in 1978, Dannible & McKee provides services in the areas of audit, tax, accounting and financial management consulting to clients nationwide.
The firm says it focuses on major industry lines and specializes in multi-state taxation review, business valuation, litigation support and fraud prevention and detection.
Dannible operates offices in Syracuse, Auburn, Binghamton, and Schenectady in New York, and one in Tampa, Florida. Following the acquisition, Dannible & McKee now employs more than 120 professional and support staff, including 23 partners.
